Environmental Finance

Environmental Finance Relationship ManagerAt U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel atall from Day One. This role has multiple levels, open to candidates with at least 10 years minimum experience with project finance. The successful candidate will be hired for the level of the position that aligns with their experience. Environmental Finance ("EF") is seeking an experienced professional to join our growing EF platform as a Relationship Manager ("EF RM") focused on project finance lending on the EF Business Development team. The EF RM will report to the Director of Project Finance within US Bancorp Impact Finance (USBIF). The EF RM will be responsible, broadly, for project finance loan origination and transaction execution while serving existing and new clients across U.S. Bank. This position will be responsible for revenue generation through non-recourse lending activities in renewable / traditional power, transmission, and midstream energy. The EF RM will be instrumental in executing on loan growth strategy which will require extensive collaboration with EF Business Development, Project Management, and the broader Institutional Client Group ("ICG"). This individual will be a seasoned leader with extensive project finance, tax equity, power and energy sector knowledge. This individual will have broad and deep functional expertise, with the demonstrated capacity for collaboration among internal and external interests. The position requires proficiency of U.S. Bank's credit policies and procedures and will be tasked with effectively collaborating and assisting in the ongoing development of credit administration and business line personnel. Other job qualifications include leadership experience, the ability to effectively work as part of a team, strong analytical abilities and strong prioritization skills. To be successful, the EF RM needs to develop strong working relationships within Impact Finance's Environmental Finance platform as well as with other key stakeholders across USIF, U.S. Bank and the respective industries. Additionally, the EF RM must be able to combine a high-level strategic approach with the ability to be hands-on in executing tasks needed for the success and growth of the business.Essential FunctionsSource and execute quality financing opportunities that will meet or exceed loan origination and loan fee targets or overall revenue objectivesExecute and negotiate credit agreements, depositary agreements, and other loan transaction documents in coordination with outside legal counsel and, as applicable, other U.S. Bank product areasWork closely with EF Business Development, Credit Risk and Portfolio Risk Management on term sheet approvals, credit approvals, and managing risk limits for loansDirect legal counsel and other third-party providers to identify risks and ensure compliance with U.S. Bank's legal and credit requirementsSupport syndications and capital markets to maximize sale side opportunities for both tax equity positions and loansServe as subject-matter expert as a component of marking activities (panel presentations) and internally for the U.S. Bank enterpriseGuide, coach and develop team members, and manage the team's ability to work effectively with other departments and collaborate for the good of the organizationBasic QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting or other related fieldTypically 10 or more years of banking experiencePreferred Skills/ExperienceTen or more years of banking and/or project finance experienceExperience and general knowledge of tax equity investingConsiderable communications skills and public-speaking abilitiesStrong leadership skills and proven ability in motivating employees and promoting teamworkExcellent interpersonal, leadership, management, and teamwork skillsHighly motivated self-starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelinesHigh level of independent significant decision-making abilityAbility to quickly identify risks and determine reasonable solutionsDemonstrated ability to motivate others in a high-stress environment to achieve goalAbility to effectively communicate and resolve conflicts by both oral and written communication to both internal and external clientsAbility to adapt to a dynamic and evolving work environmentWell-developed analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong operational acumenLeadership SkillsAbility to lead a team in planning, organizing, and managing multiple projects and priorities to accomplish deadlinesAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with groups and individuals, at various levelsAbility to delegate duties and assignments in order to achieve objectiveSkill in developing policies and procedures designed to meet the goals and objectives of the organizationSkill in the preparation and presentation of ideas and information in both formal and informal settingsExperience and knowledge of the principles and practices of management and employee developmentAnalytical SkillsAbility to think critically to solve problems with rational solutionsAbility to react and make decisions quickly under pressure with good judgmentTechnical ExpertiseStrong project finance and energy market experienceFamiliarity with partnership and accounting structuresLocation ExpectationsThe role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.BenefitsOur approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)Basic term and optional term life insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityPregnancy disability and parental leave401(k) and employer-funded retirement planPaid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)Up to 11 paid holiday opportunitiesAdoption assistanceSick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by lawU.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $143,905.00 - $169,300.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.